The next twelve months will be critical for public services and determine the scale of the reform that will be delivered in the next three years. John Copps picks out some of the areas to watch out for. 2025 felt like stuttering progress for a government that has styled itself as a champion of public services. It was always going to be a tough job, but the rollercoaster of the previous ten years has not been replaced by something that feels like stability. There’s been lots o

Client:  The five Worcestershire District Councils of Bromsgrove, Redditch, Malvern Hills, Worcester City and Wychavon Date:  Sep – Dec 2025 Challenges faced by the client : Central government has committed to simplifying local government. In February 2025, the Minister of State wrote to all councils in two-tier areas to formally invite proposals for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Working together, five district councils in Worcestershire were seeking to put together

Across the UK, adult social care is in crisis. This episode of the Radical Reformers podcast brings you a rare social care success story. Rachel Law and Gemma Murphy are two of the all-female leadership team at PossAbilities , an adult social care social enterprise based in the Northwest of England. With a team of 800 operating across multiple council areas, PossAbilities is bucking the trend. Rachel, Gemma and the team not only deliver outstanding services but consistentl

MV's John Copps describes what’s needed to 'Get Britain Working'. The government's goal to 'Get Britain Working' requires an approach that integrates work, health, and skills. In this video clip, MV's John Copps describes what’s needed to achieve this and how the work Mutual Ventures is doing is paving the way for integrated, tailored support at a local and regional level. Read more about we our work to Get Britain Working here . To discuss how we might be able to help your a

Andrew Laird argues that leaders must reject the short-termism of traditional approaches to achieving efficiency savings. Instead, they...

Radical Reformers is back! Listen in to my insightful conversation with relational working legend Gary Wallace, a public health...

Catch up on our webinar 'Trusting Place' , which discussed the findings of our report to the LGA on place-based working, held on 6th...

In the latest episode of Radical Reformers, I'm joined by renowned public service innovator and author, Hilary Cottam. Hilary has just...

We have published a new guide for councils going through the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) process – the focus is on the...

In this article, Prof. Donna Hall and Andrew Laird recognise the challenge now faced by public service leaders and set out a positive set...

The government’s aim to get people with health conditions back to work requires a whole-system approach to employment support. John Copps...

In this latest episode of Radical Reformers, Bas Sadiq, the Chief Executive of the Homerton Healthcare Foundation Trust and the...

Building on our experiences in supporting regions to establish collaborative initiatives such as Fostering Recruitment Hubs and Regional...

In this new episode of Radical Reformers, I chat with Kath O'Dwyer, former Chief Executive of St Helens Council and Chair of S OLACE . ...

Catch up on our webinar Producing your local Get Britain Working Plan, held on 8th May 2025 at 1.30-2.30 PM. Every area - led by...

In this latest episode of Radical Reformers, I'm joined by Caroline Simpson, Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority...

Catch up as we discuss the implications of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and how it presents a significant opportunity to reshape...

In this new episode of Radical Reformers, I chat to Graeme Duncan, Chief Executive of Right to Succeed, a charity that supports...

Explore work and health data across regions in England with MV's interactive tool. The government has published a series of outcome...

Ross Murray explores the challenges faced by local authorities in shaping the market for children's care placements. He delves into...